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  • City of Ballarat Registration Form

  • A Kindergarten Registration is to be completed the year before your child starts kindergarten.

    To update your details or change preferences, please contact us on 5320 5720 or email: kindergarten@ballarat.vic.gov.au.

    For support filling out this form Kindergarten Registration drop-in is available every Thursday at Parent Place, 39 Sturt St, Ballarat Central 9:30am-2:30pm (no bookings required). Interpreter support available.

    Kindergarten eligibility

    Enter your child's date of birth in the starting age calculator to check if they are eligible for 3 or 4 year old kinder.

    Starting age calculator

    If your child is too young to register, an Expression of Interest can be completed here.

  • Child's Details

  • Child's Date of Birth*
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  • Warning: Your child is too young to register and therefore ineligible to apply. Please fill out our 'Expression of Interest form' for your child.

  • Gender*
  • Child's Living Arrangement*

  • Parent / Guardian Details

  • Does Parent/Legal Guardian 1 require an interpreter?*
  • Are you a resident of the City of Ballarat?
  • Do you work or study in the City of Ballarat?
  • Does Parent / Guardian 1 hold a Commonwealth Health Care Card?*
  • Health Care Expiry Date*
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  • Does Parent / Guardian 1 hold a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card?*
  • Pensioner Card Expiry Date*
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  • Does Parent / Guardian 1 hold a Department of Veterans Affairs Card?*
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Expiry Date*
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  • Does Parent / Guardian 1 have a NDIS number or are they undergoing assessment for disability under the NDIS currently?*
  • Does Parent / Guardian 1 have complex medical needs that present barriers to accessing a kindergarten program (supported by a medical practitioner or specialist)?*
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  • Would you like to add a second parent / guardian?*
  • Does Parent / Guardian 2 hold a Commonwealth Health Care Card?
  • Health Care Expiry Date*
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  • Does Parent / Guardian 2 hold a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card?
  • Pensioner Card Expiry Date*
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  • Does Parent / Guardian 2 hold a Veterans Affairs Card?
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Expiry Date*
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  • Does Parent / Guardian 2 have a NDIS number or are they undergoing assessment for disability under the NDIS currently?*
  • Does Parent / Guardian 2 have complex medical needs that present barriers to accessing a kindergarten program (supported by a medical practitioner or specialist)?*
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  • Enrolment & Immunisations

  • The Government’s No Jab No Play laws require all children to be age-appropriately immunised before enrolment can be confirmed. Further information on immunisation requirements for enrolment in early childhood services is available on the State Government's Better Health Channel at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/campaigns/no-jab-no-play

  • Are your child's immunisation up to date?*

  • Additional information about your child

  • By completing the following information, you will help our team support your family. This information will also be used to access priority of access for a kindergarten placement and access to additional hours for priority cohorts (as defined by the Department of Education)

  • Is this child Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?*
  • Does your child hold a Commonwealth Health Care Card or Child Disability Health Care Card?*
  • Health Care expiry date*
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  • Is this child a multiple birth (triplet or quadruplet or more?)*
  • Does the family/child hold, have previously held, or are applying for a Refugee or AsylumSeeker visa?
  • Does your child have any additional needs*
  • If yes, please select which of the following applies*

  • You are encouraged to discuss your child's needs with the educator when your child's place is confirmed.

  • Is your child registered with a specific Support service / agency?*

  • A 'child at risk' is defined by the Department of Education as a child or family who may be experiencing family violence, known to child protection, Orange Door, or has been referred to family support services or out of home care.

  • Is this child or family at risk?*
  • If yes, please select from the following:*

  • Your child is eligible for Pre-Prep more information can be found at Kindergarten | City of Ballarat.

  • Kindergarten Preferences

  • If the kindergarten you want is not on the list, please contact the kindergarten directly.

  • Warning: We do not accept multiple preferences for one service. Each preference filled must be unique in order to submit this form.

  • How did you hear about Central Kindergarten Registration?

  • Authorisation and Declaration

  • Authorisation and Declaration

    • All information provided by me is true and correct
    • All information provided by me may be audited at any time
    • Failure to provide complete and correct information may result in important updates regarding upcoming Registration Timelines for my child not being received.
    • This expression of interest form does not guarantee a three-or four-year-old kindergarten placement. A registration form is required for applications to kindergarten programs.
    • Three- and four-year-old kindergarten places are allocated separately. This expression of interest will help council and services plan their future kindergarten programs for these respective age groups.
    • To participate in the Central Kindergarten Registration Scheme my personal information will be shared securely with the preferred kindergarten service provider nominated by me on this and subsequent forms.

  • Privacy Collection Notice

    The City of Ballarat collect your personal information to process kindergarten registration and allocate places fairly. This information is kept secure and will be shared with kindergarten services and the Department of Education as required. You can access or update your details at any time.

    For more information, see our Privacy Policy by clicking the below link:
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